The English Utilitarians

Leslie Stephen

The English Utilitarians
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Double 9 Books LLP
Country
IN
Published
1 December 2023
Pages
230
ISBN
9789359324906

The English Utilitarians

Leslie Stephen

Leslie Stephen, a notable British philosopher and literary critic, wrote "The English Utilitarians, Volume 1" as an important book. This book is the first of a series that looks at the lives and philosophies of significant people in the utilitarian movement in England throughout the nineteenth century. Stephen concentrates on Jeremy Bentham and James Mill in this volume, two significant philosophers who played pivotal roles in the development and popularization of utilitarianism. Stephen provides thorough biographical histories of their lives as well as an examination of their intellectual contributions to utilitarian philosophy. The book examines utilitarianism as a moral and political philosophy in depth, focusing on its central principle which acts should aim to maximize happiness and reduce suffering for the greatest number of people. Stephen examines Bentham's utilitarian calculus, which quantified pleasure and pain, as well as James Mill's role in popularizing utilitarian concepts through their publications and participation in social and political reform organizations. Stephen explores the impact of utilitarianism on different sectors of society throughout the book, like legal reform, education, and political philosophy.

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